Based in the West Midlands, reporting to the Chief Executive, this is an exciting new opportunity for a Director of IT. The role will play a highly visible and impactful leadership position, providing a first class exemplary professional service to stakeholders and customers.

With responsibility for implementing the IT and Digital strategy, the appointee will be strongly results driven and capable of providing strategic and operational guidance at Board level.

The Opportunity

Tasked with successfully implementing a portfolio of IT projects which is key to the success of the business, develop world class IT services with respect to the operational strategy

Manage the use of technology throughout the organisation, taking a lead role on the digital transformation agenda, developing IT strategy to the Company vision, mission and strategic goals

Drive quality and value of IT services delivered to all stakeholders, ensuring that a continuous improvement culture is developed and managed accordingly

“Hands on” and leading from the front, manage and develop the IT function, building a capability to meet current and future needs of the business Formulate strong relationships with stakeholders through a partnering mentality, ensuring that the changing requirements of the Company are addressed through a best-in-class service to users

Your Credentials

Impressive and extensive track record in strategic leadership roles within a mix of private sector and not-for profit landscapes – retail, Financial Services, regulatory experience would be useful

Thorough understanding of the current and emerging technology trends and strategic developments that can bring value and service improvements to an organisation including digitisation, data analytics and IT Cloud Services

Experience of leading highly motivated and skilled IT teams through a pragmatic and innovative approach; results orientated and driven by service quality; critical thinking, creative problem solving and exceptional decision making skills are also required